Four Tons of Ice a Day: Predictable Production Tailored to Real Demand
The BIM4TCO is designed to produce approximately 4 tons of block ice daily across three nominal production cycles.
The net production values of the machine are as follows:
- •4,000 kg/day: Nominal daily ice production capacity
- •112 blocks: Block ice produced in each production cycle
- •336 blocks: Total daily block ice production
- •12 kg: Net weight of each individual ice block
- •7–8 hours: Duration of a single production cycle
- •10 × 20 × 70 cm: Standard block ice dimensions
While approximately 1,344 kg of ice is obtained per production cycle, the calculated total production of three cycles is at the level of 4,032 kg. Therefore, the daily nominal production capacity is stated as 4,000 kg.
Having specific production cycles helps businesses plan the amount of ice available to customers, delivery times, and distribution organization in advance. For commercial businesses serving multiple customers, predictability of the daily production quantity is an important starting point for establishing a regular ice supply operation.
To provide an overview of our systems, you can review our block ice machine category and check our flake ice machine page for your different ice requirements.
Containerized System with Industrial Production Capacity
The BIM4TCO brings together freezing equipment and refrigeration components inside a standard insulated container structure. The sandwich panel-insulated 20 FT container creates a specific installation area for production equipment, allowing the facility to be evaluated with a compact layout plan.
This structure provides an advantage especially in sites with limited building space or in projects where container-based production facilities are preferred.
Integrated Equipment Layout
The refrigeration system, freezing components, and related equipment are optimized and arranged within the container-based setup.
Ease of Facility Planning
Standard container dimensions eliminate the need to design and construct a separate building for ice production equipment.
Installation Flexibility
The system can be rapidly installed on properly prepared industrial sites, coastal facilities, and regional distribution points.
Future Relocation Capability
The container structure allows the facility to be transported to another location provided appropriate shipping conditions and recommissioning processes are met.
However, the BIM4TCO does not completely eliminate site preparation requirements. Electrical infrastructure, water supply, drainage, equipment access, and safe working conditions are necessary for a successful operation.
Ice Supply Must Keep Pace with Business Growth
In many commercial businesses, the impact of insufficient ice supply is not limited solely to the cost of unobtained ice. This situation can directly affect loading schedules, customer service, transport organization, and the ability to fulfill new orders.
For example, let us consider a fishing port where multiple boats return to port in the same time frame. While ice is being prepared for boats heading out on a new voyage, ice may be needed simultaneously for preserving freshly caught fish and preparing seafood for dispatch. When local production capacity is limited, businesses can become dependent on shipments from ice factories in distant regions.
A containerized ice production facility established close to the port helps reduce this dependency. With a daily nominal production capacity of 4 tons, the BIM4TCO can be included in a more comprehensive local ice supply plan. The value of the system lies not only in the amount of ice it produces, but also in the ability to plan production in harmony with the business's actual work schedule.
You can check our cube ice machine options for your smaller-sized ice needs or our tube ice machine selections for high-volume cooling requirements.
Commercial and Industrial Application Areas
Fishing Ports and Fishery Cooperatives
In fishing activities, timely ice supply is important for preparing boats for voyages, preserving caught products, and transporting seafood. The BIM4TCO can be installed near fishing ports, landing points, or cooperative facilities. The 12 kg standard block ice format supports distribution according to the operational needs of different customers.
Regional Ice Supply and Wholesale Distribution
For commercial ice suppliers, the expansion of the customer network brings sufficient production capacity and regular delivery organization. The 4 ton/day capacity containerized block ice plant forms a solid production infrastructure for companies supplying ice to local markets, food distributors, and commercial customers.
Seafood Collection and Pre-Export Preparation Facilities
Seafood collection centers mostly conduct operations based on boat arrival times and shipping deadlines. A local block ice production system provides a reliable and close source of ice near the area where products are handled and prepared for dispatch.
Agricultural Produce Collection Centers and Remote Site Projects
Cooling agricultural products or supplying ice in industrial construction sites can be challenging. The containerized system ensures that ice needs are met from an uninterrupted local source in regional facilities located far from major industrial centers.
Operational Advantages of 12 kg Block Ice and Brine Cooling Technology
Block ice is a widely used cooling source in commercial applications where it needs to be stored, transported, or distributed after production. Its compact structure and lower surface area relative to its volume help it melt slower compared to small ice fragments under similar conditions.
The BIM4TCO produces solid block ice at a nominal temperature of approximately -12 °C. Ice blocks weighing 12 kg each form a standard unit.
The system operates with brine block ice production technology. Water-filled molds are frozen in a chilled brine environment and transformed into solid ice blocks. A 20 HP compressor, an air-cooled condenser with a capacity of 33,898 m³/h, and R404A refrigerant are used during the production process. The system operates with a 380–415 V, 3 phase, 50–60 Hz electrical supply.
You can access our sectoral solutions and detailed information about ice production from our blog page.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The BIM4TCO has a plug-and-play concept, but for the system to operate, a flat concrete floor on site, a 380-415V 3 Phase electrical line, a suitable water source for ice production, and a drainage line must be prepared in advance.
12 kg block ice has a nominal temperature of -12 °C and high mass density. Because its surface area is narrow, it melts 3 to 5 times slower compared to crushed or flake ice; it perfectly preserves product freshness, especially in long-distance transport.
Yes, since the system is integrated within a standard 20 FT ISO container, after electrical and water connections are disconnected, it can be easily transported to a different port or working site via a truck with a crane.
